Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Supporting Pakistan on social media not treason, rules Indian high court

Supporting Pakistan

New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has declared that posting content in support of Pakistan on social media does not amount to treason. The court made the observation while granting bail to Sajid Chaudhary, a resident of Meerut, who was arrested in May for posting “Proud of Kamran Bhatti, Pakistan Zindabad” … Read more

Indian journalist Siddique Kappan released from jail after 2 years

Siddique Kappan

Siddique Kappan was detained in October 2020. He was travelling to cover an alleged rape by four men from an upper caste. India has dropped eight places in the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index. Siddique Kappan, an Indian journalist who was detained on en route to cover an alleged rape, was freed from … Read more

Taj Mahal controversy; petition to open 20 doors to find Hindu idols; court’s verdict

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal controversy; petition to open 20 doors to find Hindu idols; court’s verdict The Lucknow seat of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday excused a supplication looking for headings to open 20 rooms of the Taj Mahal in Agra to check for the conceivable presence of Hindu symbols or sacred texts, Bar and Bench … Read more